Performance

A New Artistic Director For The Kansas City Ballet

Laura Spencer — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:45 +0000

After an extensive search process, the Kansas City Ballet has a new artistic director. Dancer, choreographer and teacher Devon Carney begins his new post in July. Carney succeeds outgoing artistic director William Whitener.

Five Questions For Devon Carney

Laura Spencer — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:33 +0000

The Kansas City Ballet has named Devon Carney as the company's new artistic director. For the last decade, Carney has worked with Cincinnati Ballet; since 2008, he's served as associate artistic director.

The Weekend To-Do List: May 24-27, 2013

Beth Lipoff and Brian McTavish — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:52:53 +0000

Looking for ways to take advantage of Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27, 2013? Brian McTavish has some ideas for you on the Weekend To-Do List.

Board Leadership Change For The Kansas City Symphony

Laura Spencer — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:48:33 +0000

After nearly 20 years as the chairwoman of the Kansas City Symphony's board, arts patron Shirley Helzberg is stepping down. Bill Lyons, civic leader and former CEO of American Century Companies, Inc., succeeds Helzberg on July 1.

The Weekend To-Do List: May 17-19, 2013

Beth Lipoff and Brian McTavish — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:45:00 +0000

Looking for ways to enjoy the weekend of May 17-19, 2013? Brian McTavish has some options for you on the Weekend To-Do List.

[VIDEO] Octarium Looks Back On A Decade Of Blending Eight Voices Into One

Julie Denesha — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The signature style of the vocal group Octarium is eight singers, blended into one voice. After a decade of performances, this weekend marks the group's farewell concert. Octarium anticipates continuing to perform at least once a year, over the holidays.

[VIDEO] Five Questions For Kansas City Ballet’s William Whitener

Julie Denesha — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:34:53 +0000

This marks Artistic Director William Whitener's final season with the Kansas City Ballet. After 17 years with the company, he's preparing to return to New York. Whitener answered a few questions before the final performances.

The Weekend To-Do List: May 10-12, 2013

Beth Lipoff and Brian McTavish — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:45:00 +0000

Looking for ways to enjoy the weekend of May 10-12, 2013? Brian McTavish has some choices for you on the Weekend To-Do List.

A Puppet Festival Of Colossal Proportions

Julie Denesha — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday, the lawn of The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art will be transformed into the main stage for the larger-than-life puppets of StoneLion's puppet pageant "Mother’s Day for Mother Earth."

William Whitener: Taking A Final KC Bow

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:35:00 +0000

William Whitener became Artistic Director of the Kansas City Ballet in 1996. After having staged, taught, acquired, commissioned or created 85 works for the organization and seeing it move into its new rehearsal and performance spaces, Whitener now prepares to leave the Ballet and embark on yet another chapter in his remarkable career.

Listen To Your Mother

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

With Mother's Day on the horizon, one group wants you to listen to your mother.

Rock, Jazz, And William Shatner Conclude Kansas City Ballet's Season

Julie Denesha — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:02:13 +0000

The Kansas City Ballet tops off its 55th season with a playful mix of dance.

Unexpected Combinations In Karole Armitage's 'Energy Made Visible'

Laura Spencer — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Choreographer Karole Armitage, a native of Lawrence, Kan. says artist Jackson Pollock can be viewed as "a metaphor for the creative process"; his lines of dripped and poured paint are like a dance. Kansas City Ballet concludes its season with a world premiere by Armitage, exploring the intersection between art, jazz, and dance.

The Weekend To-Do List: May 3-5, 2013

Beth Lipoff and Brian McTavish — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:45:00 +0000

Looking for ways to keep from shivering the weekend of May 3-5, 2013? Brian McTavish has some choices for you on the Weekend To-Do List.

'A Christmas Story, The Musical' Gets Tony Nod

Laura Spencer — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:32:04 +0000

"A Christmas Story, the Musical" received three Tony nominations, including one for Best Musical. The work had its world premiere at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre in 2009.